West Des Moines, IA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 65,608 (98% urban, 2% rural).

Population (female): 33,347

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $992.

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (22.7%), American (7.5%), Irish (6.7%), English (5.7%), Norwegian (3.1%), European (2.7%).

Elevation: 820 feet

Zip Codes: 50265, 50266

Races:
      White alone - 52,268 - 80.8%
      Asian alone - 5,053 - 7.8%
      Hispanic - 3,761 - 5.8%
      Black alone - 2,340 - 3.6%
      Two or more races - 1,150 - 1.8%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 105 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 90 - 0.1%
      Other race alone - 24 - 0.04%

Although the 1920s was the era of prohibition for the rest of the country, Valley Junction had officially become a dry town in 1915. The '20s were not all doom and gloom for Valley Junction. The businessmen of the community dress in drag for a play called "The Womenless Wedding". Simple joys of small town life were reflected in the faces of the children: having a part in the school play, flying the first kite, dressing up for the May Day pageant, or riding in the Fourth of July Parade. The older kids enjoyed the chance to take the trolley to Des Moines for an afternoon of shopping and maybe lunch along the river. The notion of the mobile society was embraced by the youth. A joy ride in a fast jalopy to Greenwood Park for a game of tennis, or off to the country for a picnic mirrored the infatuation America had for the car. The wealthier, older, and more established were not left out either. By purchasing land from the Ashworth family farm, the Des Moines Golf and Country Club left Des Moines in 1923 for a more picturesque setting along the White Pole Road auto trail at 8th Street allowing the High Society of Des Moines a relaxing and rather pleasant drive away from the hussle and bussle of the city for a day of golf in the Valley.[a] By the close of the decade, however, the picnic was over. The Depression was especially hard for the workers of Valley Junction because the railroads had finished pulling out by 1936, and the Keystone Coal Factory had to close because of flooding in the tunnels.

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1233 8TH ST 0.8 miles

1233 8TH ST
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
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2700 WESTOWN PKWY STE 270 2.0 miles

2700 WESTOWN PKWY STE 270
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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640 S 50TH ST UNIT 1100 3.3 miles

640 S 50TH ST UNIT 1100
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
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2417 UNIVERSITY AVE 3.6 miles

2417 UNIVERSITY AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50311
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1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
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12871 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 130 4.6 miles

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CLIVE, IA 50325
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5911 MEREDITH DR STE D 4.7 miles

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DES MOINES, IA 50322
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2340 EUCLID AVE 4.8 miles

2340 EUCLID AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
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6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 124 4.8 miles

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WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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11208 AURORA AVE BLDG 12 5.2 miles

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URBANDALE, IA 50322
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11319 AURORA AVE,
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1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 416 5.6 miles

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DES MOINES, IA 50316
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5731 GREENDALE RD STE 100 5.9 miles

5731 GREENDALE RD STE 100
JOHNSTON, IA 50131
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2100 DIXON ST STE E 6.8 miles

2100 DIXON ST STE E
DES MOINES, IA 50316
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1650 E MADISON AVE 7.1 miles

1650 E MADISON AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50313
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1810 SW White Birch Circle Ste 111 9.7 miles

1810 SW White Birch Circle Ste 111
ANKENY, IA 50023
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ANKENY, IA 50023
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ALTOONA, IA 50009
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507 14TH ST 14.9 miles

507 14TH ST
DALLAS CENTER, IA 50063
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108 N JEFFERSON WAY 16.9 miles

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INDIANOLA, IA 50125
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WINTERSET, IA 50273
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Urine or hair drug testing methods in West Des Moines, IA - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing West Des Moines, IA centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in West Des Moines, IA

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

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  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in West Des Moines, IA

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing West Des Moines, IA locations are ready to serve your needs.

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  • Enhanced Employee Performance
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On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in West Des Moines, IA

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in West Des Moines, IA.

Drug Testing Locations in West Des Moines, IA

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in West Des Moines, IA have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

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Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

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Local Area Info: West Des Moines, Iowa

As of the 2010 census, the city population was 56,609. West Des Moines is the second-largest city in the Des Moines metropolitan area and the tenth-largest city in Iowa. It ranked 94th in Money magazine's list of the "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" in 2008, 77th and 57th on the 100 Best Places to Live in 2014 and 2015, respectively, and 18th on the Hipster Cities of 2015.

The West Des Moines area used to be home to the Sac and Fox tribes. Near the stroke of midnight on October 11, 1845 a gunshot was fired by a cattle farmer, James Cunningham Jordan (1813–1893) and the tribes left. His residence, the Jordan House, has been restored and is now home to the West Des Moines Historical Society. In West Des Moines' early years, the town was a trading and shipping junction. West Des Moines incorporated as the city of Valley Junction on October 9, 1893.

In its early days Valley Junction was home to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad's switching facilities and repair shops due to its location at the junction of several railroad lines. The Rock Island's facilities moved out of Valley Junction and back into Des Moines in 1936.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 65,608 (98% urban, 2% rural).

Population (female): 33,347

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $992.

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (22.7%), American (7.5%), Irish (6.7%), English (5.7%), Norwegian (3.1%), European (2.7%).

Elevation: 820 feet

Zip Codes: 50265, 50266

Races:
      White alone - 52,268 - 80.8%
      Asian alone - 5,053 - 7.8%
      Hispanic - 3,761 - 5.8%
      Black alone - 2,340 - 3.6%
      Two or more races - 1,150 - 1.8%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 105 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 90 - 0.1%
      Other race alone - 24 - 0.04%

Although the 1920s was the era of prohibition for the rest of the country, Valley Junction had officially become a dry town in 1915. The '20s were not all doom and gloom for Valley Junction. The businessmen of the community dress in drag for a play called "The Womenless Wedding". Simple joys of small town life were reflected in the faces of the children: having a part in the school play, flying the first kite, dressing up for the May Day pageant, or riding in the Fourth of July Parade. The older kids enjoyed the chance to take the trolley to Des Moines for an afternoon of shopping and maybe lunch along the river. The notion of the mobile society was embraced by the youth. A joy ride in a fast jalopy to Greenwood Park for a game of tennis, or off to the country for a picnic mirrored the infatuation America had for the car. The wealthier, older, and more established were not left out either. By purchasing land from the Ashworth family farm, the Des Moines Golf and Country Club left Des Moines in 1923 for a more picturesque setting along the White Pole Road auto trail at 8th Street allowing the High Society of Des Moines a relaxing and rather pleasant drive away from the hussle and bussle of the city for a day of golf in the Valley.[a] By the close of the decade, however, the picnic was over. The Depression was especially hard for the workers of Valley Junction because the railroads had finished pulling out by 1936, and the Keystone Coal Factory had to close because of flooding in the tunnels.

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